HCP Kids - Half Day Camps July 14 to 18
2025-07-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Half Day Camp July 2025 in Junior Master Gardener plot!
The program is 9-12 daily and includes active gardening in our own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food crops.
For children between 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: July 14 to July 18
Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fees: $125.00 or $100.00 with a Family Membership
Register: Online or Call 250-479-6162

Camp is fully booked: registration for waitlist only

Morning Yoga in the Gardens (Thursdays)
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:15
Adult Community Education | Health & Wellness| 60-75 minute Session
Come and enjoy an outdoor Hatha Flow practice, lead by Hayley from Cedar and Soul Movement. Hayley is a passionate instructor who believes everyone can benefit from the teachings of yoga and nature. Yoga brings our bodies, minds and souls into alignment helping us to navigate life with more clarity and ease. Combined with the beauty of nature, this is sure to be and experience that will leave you feeling grounded and nourished.

Hatha Flow is a foundational style of yoga where we focus on alignment and breath control while moving at a steady and consistent pace. This balanced approach to yoga helps to stretch and strengthen the entire body while keeping you in the present moment. These classes will be one hour long and are for all levels of experience.
Please arrive before class with enough time to park, pay the drop-in fee at the front desk, walk 2-5 mins to that day's garden location, and get yourself set up and settled. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle as well as any other props you may need. Layers are suggested so you can remain comfortable during class. Drop-in price includes yoga session as well as entrance to the gardens so you are welcome explore and enjoy the beautiful surroundings after class.
An indoor location is available in the event of rain.
Time & Location
Thursdays, 10:00-11:15 am (beginning June 19, 2025)
Various locations at the Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Road, Victoria BC
Registration & Fees
Registration is not required. Please pay at office upon entry to the gardens.
Drop-in fee includes admission to the garden on the day of the class.
$16.00 HCP Members
$20.00 Non-Members Interested in Membership?
If you have any questions please email Hayley at hayley@cedarandsoulmovement.com

HCP Kids - Tea Brewing July 2025
2025-07-17 13:30 - 15:30
Cold brewing of teas made with garden botanicals in our HCP Kids Garden. We have been brewing our harvested flowers and herbs safely, using cold brew methods for years. We will also be sampling and adding to commercial blended teas such as mint and green. Ages: 6+

Date: 17 July 2025
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $40/child and $35/family membership
Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162

Twill Woven Cat's Head Basket
2025-07-20 09:30 - 17:00
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | BASKETRY WORKSHOP |FULL-DAY
Instructor Joan Carrigan will guide you through the process of creating a “Cat’s Head” basket, with its distinctive elegant shape. It starts with a square base and moves to a round form which sits on four-pointed base corners. This is a traditional Shaker style basket with many variations in its shape and size and makes a beautiful storage basket. This version has a continuous twill pattern adding to its elegance. The size is approximately 11” wide x 8” high. Suitable for beginner and intermediate.
Tools list: an old towel, measuring tape, 12” ruler, sharp scissors (preferably with a shorter blade) approx. 12 clothes pegs, knife for carving, spray bottle.
Your registration includes all-day admission to the Gardens at HCP (9:00-3:30 last entry)
Date & Location
Sunday July 20, 2025 - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Classroom at the Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Road, Saanich
Fees & Registration
$130.00 HCP Members
$145.00 Non-Members Interested in Membership?
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250-479-6273
Waiting List
Space is limited to 10 participants. If the course is full, contact communityed@hcp.ca to be put on the waiting list.

Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history prompted her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has encouraged her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

HCP Kids - Full Day Camp July 21 to 25
2025-07-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 16:00
Full Day Camp July 2025 in Junior Master Gardener plot!
The program is 9-4 daily and includes active gardening in our own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food crops.
For children between 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: July 21 to July 25
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fees: $225.00 or $200.00 with a Family Membership
Register: Online or Call 250-479-6162

Registration is closed - Camp is fully booked

HCP Kids - Making Bouquets July 2025
2025-07-23 13:30 - 15:00
It is time to enjoy flowers on a whole new level. Children of all ages love to pick and collect flowers. It provides a very basic connection to their beauty and awakens an awareness to their features (textures, shapes, colours and scents) at the same time. In this collecting and making process, we will include a garden walk to visit the HCP Cutting Garden for inspiration and gather from the HCP Kids Garden spaces. Participants will create 3 takeaway bouquets, including a posy, dried arrangement, and scent bouquet. Ages: All welcome

Date: Wednesday July 23 (1:30-3:00)
Fee: $35/child and $30/family membership
Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162

Introduction to Eco Printing with Lorelei Textile Design
2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 3 HOURS (evening)
Explore the vibrant world of plant-based colours and transform textiles into one-of-a-kind
creations. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, this workshop will guide you
through the art of eco printing while fostering a deeper connection to the world around you.
What You'll Learn:

The fundamentals of eco printing: how to imprint the beauty of botanicals onto fabric
How to identify suitable fibres and prepare them for long-lasting colour retention
Which plants work best for dyeing and printing throughout the seasons
Ethical wild harvesting practices and essentials for starting your own dye garden
Tried-and-true techniques for achieving stunning botanical prints

Hands-On Creation:
After the lesson, you'll dive into hands-on eco printing, experimenting with the techniques you've learned. Using organic cotton bandanas, you'll design your own wearable art. Examples and demonstrations will be provided to spark your creativity and help you explore the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes.
What You'll Take Home:

Your very own eco-printed organic cotton bandana—made by you!
An instructional booklet with all the information covered in the workshop, plus resources to continue exploring eco-printing and natural dyeing at home.
Learn sustainable, earth-friendly art techniques in a fun and friendly setting
Connect with other local creatives and celebrate the joy of making
Gain foundational skills to start natural dyeing confidently at home
Light snacks and herbal tea will be provided as complimentary refreshments
All materials are included in the workshop fee
No previous experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!

Your registration includes all-day admission to the Gardens at HCP on the day of the class. Please note: The garden will not be open on the evening of the class. (Last admission 3:30 pm)
Date & Location
Wednesday, July 23 - 6:00-9:00 PM
The Classroom at the Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Road, Saanich
Fees & Registration
$130.00 HCP Members
$145.00 Non-Members Interested in Membership?

REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Instructor Bio: Carly of Lorelei Textile Design
Carly of Lorelei Textile Design breathes new life into old threads. Using second hand fibres and low water natural dye techniques she creates wearable, one of a kind works of art to adorn your body and your home.
Always with sustainability in mind, she makes use of homegrown botanicals and local foliage to imprint time and place into cloth. Her practice is influenced and informed by the ever changing seasons. Carly has partnered with local florists where she collects their greens waste for use in eco printed textiles. The trash to treasure ethos runs deep, and is the foundation of her business practice. Each piece is crafted meticulously, with care and intention. In her collection you can find naturally dyed treasures such as handmade clothing, rescued and restored clothing, housewares, and accessories.

Sustainable Ornamental Gardening
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00
adult community education | Horticulture | 3-hour workshop
with Bethany Couture
Learn how permaculture can specifically be applied to ornamental gardens and how it will help you become a more eco-friendly gardener. You'll learn how to create lower maintenance, lower input and extra beautiful outdoor spaces through a variety of innovative techniques, valuable tips, and expert advice shared by horticulturist and permaculturist Bethany Couture.
Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this class will inspire you to look at your garden more holistically and will help you cultivate a more harmonious relationship between you, your garden and the environment. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and contribute to a greener future. This class includes a guided walk through the beautiful gardens at the Horticulture Center of the Pacific to see some of these practices in action.
Bethany's Blog: A Gardener's Guide to Embracing Permaculture
Bethany's Video Introduction
Date & Location
Saturday July 26, 2025 - 9:00 am - Noon
The CLASSROOM at the Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Road, Victoria BC V9E 2J7
Fees & Registration
$55.00 HCP Members
$60.00 Non-Members
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Instructor Bio
Bethany Couture
Bethany Couture is a holistic horticulturalist from Victoria BC. Through her studies, she realized there must be more sustainable ways to cultivate sustenance from the land, which led her down the path of permaculture and wove together her passions for horticulture, herbalism, mycology, self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability. She is the lead steward of the permaculture garden at the Horticulture Center of the Pacific and is the permaculture instructor at the Pacific Horticulture College. She also runs her own horticulture business, Garden Alchemist, which designs landscapes abundant with edible, medicinal, and native plants.

Plant Identification & Culture with Jane Tice
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00
Adult Community Education | 3-hour class
This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session.
If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
You registration includes all-day admission to the Gardens at HCP (9:00 am-3:30 last admission)
Please register ahead - minimum enrollment is required.

Last Saturday of each month – 1-4pm.
HCP Members $40.00 per session
Non-Members $50.00 per session

Location
Meet in The Classroom, located in the parking lot to the left of the cafe - 505 Quayle Rd, Saanich.
Please dress for the weather as part of the class takes place outdoors in the Gardens at HCP.
2025 Drop-in Session Dates
Click a date below to register online, or call 250-479-6162.
September 27, 2025, 1-4 pm
October 25, 2025, 1-4 pm
November 29, 2025, 1-4 pm
December 13, 2025, 1-4 pm
Cancellations:
This class requires a minimum of 6 registrants in order to run. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled or postponed.
Please contact communityed@hcp.ca if you would like to cancel your registration. Registrations less than one week prior to the class date are not eligible for a refund.

HCP Kids - Full Day Camp July 28 to Aug 1
2025-07-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 09:00 - 16:00
Full Day Camp July 2025 in Junior Master Gardener plot!
The program is 9-4 daily and includes active gardening in our own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food crops.
For children between 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: July 28 to Aug 1
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fees: $225.00 or $200.00 with a Family Membership
Register: Online or Call 250-479-6162

Camp is fully booked: registration for waitlist only

Picnic in the Gardens
2025-07-31 17:00 - 20:00
Open Evening Thursday July 31 | 5:00-8:00 pm | Admission by Donation
Bring your family and friends, a picnic blanket or folding chairs, and enjoy live music and a beautiful setting for a summer's evening.
This is a Bring-Your-Own food event - so pack something special or support a local take-away restaurant (no food vendors on site.) Save room for dessert: Cold Comfort Ice Cream will be on hand with cool treats for purchase.
Pets are invited as well, as long as they're on a leash and well behaved. Live music scheduled from 6-7 pm by the band Stelutza.
Admission by donation - RSVP here

HCP Kids - Half Day Camp Aug 5 to 8
2025-08-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 12:00
Half Day Camp August 2025 in Junior Master Gardener plot!
The program is 9-12 daily and includes active gardening in our own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food crops.
For children between 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: Aug 5 to 8
Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fees: $100.00 or $80.00 with a Family Membership
Register: Online or Call 250-479-6162

Camp has three openings!!

Arts & Music in the Gardens
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-10
Purchase Tickets HERE

HCP Kids - Full Day Camp Aug 11 to 15
2025-08-11 09:00 - 16:00
Full Day Camp August 2025 in Junior Master Gardener plot!
The program is 9-4 daily and includes active gardening in our own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food crops.
For children between 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: Aug 11 to Aug 15
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fees: $225.00 or $200.00 with a Family Membership
Register: Online or Call 250-479-6162

Registration is closed; Camp is fully booked
